Avenal High School - La Neva Yearbook (Avenal, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1964 volume:

A Presenting La Neva ' 64 Time is an inevitability in man ' s life; yet it is not time alone that fashions the path of destiny. Courage, faith, perseverance, fortitude, strength, and the desire for freedom have combmed to form what is now the United States of America. Our nation represents the challenge and courage of the colonists of Massachusetts and Plymouth; the fearless leadership exempli- fied in the Continental Congress; the bitter, relentless strug- gle for democracy in the Revolutionary War; the pushing, rushing explosion of an expanding nation; the birth of a new era of trade and modernization in the Industrial Revolution; the blood of men who fought in world wars for what they believed to be a cause of humanity; the ideas, innermost . thoughts, and artistic culture of great authors, humani- | tarians, and artists; and the pushing drive of a people working for a powerful, yet peaceful, nation. Much, how- ever, remains to be accomplished, for time and infinity represent new worlds to be conquered. Man ' s horizon now stretches from the earth to the stars. With the discoveries of space, time flies by more rapidly than ever before as man strives to master the unknown. Encouraged by successful human orbits, the fabulous Telstar, and dynamic experiments to go to the moon, the United States attempts to conquer space through peaceful co-existence. It is a whole nation which must conquer a new dimension, and a nation is only as good as its citizens. As our grad- uates prepare for their tasks in Ufe in this changing world, we hope that they will always see a new, shining horizon before them that is their ultimate goal inlife-a horizon that each year will become more accessible and desirable. . ■ ' ■ ' ■-• •Oft -, , WASHINGTON, D.C. i ' XJBSMsS ' v. We Dedicate This Annual ' Zsc 7 The recipient of the La Neva ' s dedication is honored by the Seniors as being the person to whom they wish to give a great tribute. In their minds this person illustrates the integrity, sportsmanship, perseverance, respect, and friendship that they admire. This year the Senior class has chosen a teacher respected for his teaching ability and fairness, liked by both the faculty and student body for his friendly manner, and admired for his coaching ability. Besides teaching algebra, he has coached the basketball and baseball teams; he has helped students learn and athletes strive for victory with the best of their ability, thus promoting high ideals in both education and sportsmanship. Through his efforts many students have learned that constant struggling is needed to achieve quality in anything they attempt. These efforts, combmed with the example he himself is, have gained him the esteem of the entire stu- dent body. Therefore, in view of his valuable contributions of teaching and sportsmanship to Avenal High School, we are proud to dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Frank Ross. MR. LUTHER WHITTEN, Principal MR. HARRY REILLY, Superintendent Space Age Demands Leadership Man is eternally motivated by tlie desire to protect the gift of life, prolong it and improve the environmental factors that play upon it. The space age, which is also known as the era of action, has emphasized improvement of en- vironmental conditions to the point that is ad- vancing society at a supersonic rate. The improvement of society at such a rapid rate has society and particularly the leaders. This rate of advancement depends directly upon the speed at which this society is able to produce capable leaders. As the demands increase, the rewards increase, both mater- ially and emotionally. May you accept the challenge to develop and perfect those qualities of integrity, responsibility, emotional stability, empathy, enthusiasm and gentility. These qualities combined with an abundance of energy and good sound judgement will enable you to become a leader and make your contribution to the rapid progress of society. This progress cannot and will not con- tinue without competent leadership. Best wishes to you in the future and may you find afresh each day the force, the inspiration and passion of leadership. This is a demanding task, but remember, problems are opportuni- ties for those strong enough to tackle them as challenges, so regardless of the vocation or profession you select; be the best. 7 ., L. toR.: Mr. House, Mr. Bradbury, Mr. Yenger, Mr. Hightower, Mr. Moore. Mr. Gilkey, Vice-Principal; Miss Gilbert, Dean of Girls Administration Promotes Smooth Flight Smooth, successful take-offs and landings in and out of the school years of Avenal High School are attributed to our administration. By its care- fully planned program we, the stu- dents, derive the utmost benefits from our education. The culmina- tion of this school year again will be the take-off of another graduating class, and without the efforts of our administration, this smooth take-off would not have come into being. Mrs. Oliver, Librarian Mrs. Downing, Secretary Mrs. Boroff, Secretary MR. ALLEN GILKEY Vice-Principal Counseling Mechanical Drawing Boys ' Federation Advisor Plioto Club Assistant Advisor Future Teachers Assis- tant Advisor MISS ALICE GILBERT Dean of Girls Reading Latin I, II C.S.F. Advisor Girls ' League Advisor F. H.A. Assistant Advisor MR. EDWIN BEDFORD World History Freshman History Chorus Freshman Class Advisor Dramatics Assistant Advisor MISS JILL BOSTWICK English lA U.S. History English IB Drama Coach Sophomore Class Assistant Advisor MR. DON FRANSCIONI Typing I Shorthand Freshman History General Business Yearbook Advisor Quill and Scroll Advisor MR. ROBERT HALLEY Plane Geometry Pre-Algebra Algebra n Trigonometry Student Council Advisor Band Assistant Advisor MRS. SHIRLEY HODGES Homemaliing I, n, HI, IV F. H.A. Advisor Junior Class Assistant Advisor X , im MR. WALLACE JACOBUS Chemistry Senior Math Physics Pre-Algebra Biology Photo Club Advisor Junior Class Advisor Stage Crew (Building) MR. ROGER JACOBS Typing I, II Business English Bookkeeping Office Pi ' actice Work Experience Senior Class Advisor Student Council Assistant Advisor Yearbook Assistant Advisor MISS JO ANN LANG Girls ' Physical Educa- tion Crafts G.A.A. Advisor Girls ' League Assistant Advisor Pep Club Assistant Advisor MR. LARRY LEFFLER General Metal Auto I, II Track Coach Advanced Metal Varsity Football Coach J.V. Club Assistant Advisor l« u. iJI - i- aK? ' f! MR. DON MARTIN American Government Counseling U.S. History ' B ' Football Coach Senior Cla ss Assis- tant Advisor MR. FRED MONOHON English in.IV Noon Activities Freshman Class Assistant Advisor MR. PAUL OXLEY Band Band Advisor vena ?o(:y} y for ' 64 Qon orn s to the Space Age Guided missiles are controlled as their name implies, guided by conscientious and intelligent operators. These missiles need their operators to control and guide them before take-off. And so the faculty of Avenal High School are similar to these operators. Under their care- ful supervision, co-operation, and informative teaching, we, the students, are guided before our take-off into the world that presents the horizons of responsibilities, careers, and life itself. Just as the success of the guided missiles de- pends upon the people who operate them, so does our success depend upon our teachers. For their unfailing work and friendship, we all are thanlvful ! MRS. MILDRED ROBERSON English II, A,B Spanish I, II, III Sophomore Class Assistant Advisor Pep Club Advisor Quill and Scroll Assistant Advisor MR. WILBERT REED General Wood Mechanical Drawing Art ' B ' Basketball J. V. Club Advisor ' B ' Football Coach MR. FRANK ROSS Algebra I General Science Biology ' A ' and ' C Basket- ball Coach Block A Assistant Advisor MR. MARION STEPHENS Athletic Director Boys ' Physical Education Varsity Football Coach ' B ' Baseball Block A Advisor Space-Age Students Still Prefer Man Over Machinery Automation is rapidly advancing; yet it can- not take the place of the excellent personnel of AHS. Their unceasing work to better our school causes us to look with pleasure upon the new horizons of education, for we know that our school will remain one of the best. Coy Standridge J f ve Willia«ffls Af-t Wimbs High school has played a valuable role in the lives of the graduating class of 1964. The education, maturity, and interests they have gained will be valuable in whatever way of life they choose. Yet these elements are not the whole of the past four years; extra-curricular activities and national events have touched their lives, changing them in more ways than one. Do you remember, Seniors?. . . Your Freshman year of high school. . . school politics. . .John F. Kennedy elected President of the United States. . .your first organized class sponsored project, the Valentine ' s Dance. . .South Africa proclaimed a republic. . .Your Sophomore year, 1961-1962: the work and pleasure of the Halloween Dance. . . Lieut. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr. is the first American to orbit the earth. . .your excitement at the arrival of your class rings. . .the hanging of Adolph Eichmann. . .Your Junior year, 1962-1963: Sonny Liston wins the world ' s heavyweight boxing championship. . .Commander W. M. Schirra orbits the earth six times. . .the weeks of tedious, demanding, yet satisfying practices that pre- ceded the successful production of Our Town, a play hailed by students and townspeople as the cultural triumph of the year. . .the Cuban crisis. . .the first United States relay satellite launched. . .the patient work of previous months and the frenzied decoration and care of last-minute details that climaxed in the different, alluring prom, known by the title, Passport to Paradise . . .Your Senior year, 1963-1964: the shocking, senseless assassination of President John F. Kennedy. . . the Winter Olympics. . . the Senior Silver Dollar Dance, filled with a Justice of the Peace, a bar, and a jail. . .the hectic rehearsals that led up to The Mouse That Roared, a hilarious political satire. . .the fun of ditch day. . . commencement. . .the proud, nostalgic day of graduation. . . And now, Seniors, the basic beginning of your educated lives--high school — is over. This, indeed, is the END OF THE BEGINNING, . . Mr. Martin ADVISORS Mr. Jacobs 10 ( End of fh Beginning KAY PETERSEN, President SHARON PIERCE, Secretary TERRY ENGSTROM, Treasurer Steering Committee JANE CROWDER Class Representative JOHN BROCK Sergeant-at-Arms BOBBI THORNTON Vice-President CHERYL ABELL BRUCE ANDERSON 12 PAT BRANNUM i, JIM BREWER JOSIE CAMACHO FRED CHAFFIN DON CUNNINGHAM PEGGY CAPPS IZABEL CHAVARRIA KEITH DODSON r SHIRLEY CONLEY LARRY DUKE 13 DEARL ELLIS BARBARA CRIDER JERRY EVANS BARBARA FREENY 14 PAT HALLAM STEVE GALINDO MIKE GIALDINI JOY HANSEN KAY HAMNER GILBERT GARZA SUSAN HICKS JIM GOODNIGHT 15 ARLENE HUTCHISON TOM HARDGROVE JUDY RAINES KEN MARTIN JENNIFER ROBERSON RAY MOORE ROBERT MUNOZ KANDI SANDERS LYNNE SAVAGE RICK MYERS DEBBIE STIERLEN BEN NUNLEY 17 MARGE SUITS EDDIE PALMER JOHN PHILLIPS GLORIA TARANGO I JIM RASEY SHARON TERRY SHIRLEY VIDO JOHN SAGASER 18 CAROL FAYE WEAVER JOHN SMITHSON MIKE VOLKMAR GARY WALKER RUSSELL WYCKOFF 19 Sen or Acfivify List 20 CHERYL ABELL Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Future Teachers F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Historian 2 Reporter 3 President 4 State Voting Delegate 4 La Neva Staff 4 Art Editor 4 Jr. Class Play Girls ' Football 3 JRUCE ANDERSON Soph. Class Steering Com. La Neva Business Manager 3 Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 2,3,4 Photography Club 2,3,4 President 2 Sec-Treas. 3,4 La Neva Staff 2,3,4 Sports Editor 4 Student Council 3 Exchange Assembly 2,4 Pi ' om Committee 3 Ring Committee 2 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 3 Basketball 1,2,4 Baseball 2, Mgr. 1 RICHARD BAGGS Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J. V. Club 2,3 Block A 4 Chorus 3,4 Vice Pres. 4 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 2,3,4 Baseball 2,4 Track 3 FREDA BAHNHART Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Chorus 3,4 RONNETT BIOT Soph. Class Steering Com. Sr. Class Treas. Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Treas. 3 Pi ' esident 4 C.S. F. 1,2,3,4 President 4 G.A.A. 1,2,3 Sec. 3 Pep Club 1,2,3 Sec. 2 Band 1 , 2 Sec-Treas. 2 Majorette 1,2 Songleader 3 Honor Guard 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play PENNY BOYD Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2 Pep Club 1,2,3 Band 1 Pi-om Committee 3 Usherette - Jr. Class Play DAN BRADBURY Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Sec-Treas. 4 Block A 4 Chorus 4 Publicity Mgr. 4 Photography Club 3,4 La Neva Staff 3,4 Art Editor 3,4 Exchange Assembly 2 Quill and Scroll 3 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 4 Baseball 1,2 Track 3 PAT BRANNUM Jr. Class Sec. Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 S.A.A. 3 Treas. 4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Sec. 4 Future Teachers 3,4 Prom Committee, Chair. Jr. Sr. Class Play Tennis 3 JIM BREWER Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 1,2,3 Social Chairman 3 Block A 4 Prom Committee, Chair, i Jr. Class Play Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1 Track 1,2,3,4 JOHN BROCK Sr. Class S.A.A. Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Baseball 4 PAULA CALDERON Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Future Teachers 3 Pi ' om Committee 3 JOSEPHINE CAMACHO Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 PEGGY CAPPS Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3 Pep Club 1,2,3 Chorus 3,4 Exchange Assembly 4 Sr. Class Play Girls ' Football 1 FRED CHAFFIN Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Block A 3,4 Band 1 , 2 Exchange Assembly 2 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 1,2,3,4 Food Chair. 4 Baseball 1 Track 3,4 IZABEL CHAVARRIA Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 3 E.xchange Assembly 1 Girls ' Football 3 SHIRLEY CONLEY Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Prom Committee 3 BARBARA CRIDER Girls ' League 1,2,3,4, Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Chorus 3,4 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 3,4 Exchange Assembly 4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Tennis 4 Trampoline 4 Tumbling 4 JANE CROWDER Freshman Class S.A.A. Sr. Class Rep. Head Cheerleader 3 Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Songleader 4 G.A.A. 2,3,4 Sports Mgr. 2 Publicity Mgr. 3 President 4 Future Teachers 1,3,4 Sec. 3,4 Photography Club 4 Student Council 3,4 E. change Assembly 1,2,4 Songleader 2 Pi ' om Committee, Chair. 3 Sr. Class Play Tennis 1,4 Trampoline 2,3,4 Co-Capt. 3 Vice-P i ' es. 4 Tumbling 4 Girls ' Football 1,2,3 Coach 3 DON CUNNINGHAM Activities Mgr. 3 Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 1,2,3,4 Student Council 3 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 1,2 LINDA CUNNINGHAM Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Sr. Rep. 4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 1 , 2 Chorus 4 Future Teachers 4 Photography Club 3,4 President 4 La Neva Staff 4 Usherette - Jr. Class Play 3 Usherette - Baccalaureate 3 Tennis 1,2,4 Girls ' Football 3 KEITH DODSON Student Body S.A.A. 4 Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 2 Block A 2,3,4 Student Council 4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 LARRY DUKE Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 1,2 Block A 3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 DEARL ELLIS Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Track 2 TERRY ENGSTROM Sophomore Class Treas. Jr. Class Rep. Sr. Class Treas. Student Body Secretary 4 Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Vice-Pres. 4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,4 Pep Band 1,2 Student Council 3,4 Exchange .Assembly 2,4 Prom Committee, Chair. 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Ring Committee 2 Trampoline 1,2,3,4 Pi ' esident 3,4 Tumbling 1,2,3,4 RICHARD ERICH Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 1,2 Block A 3,4 Band 1,2,4 Pep Band 1,2,4 Dance Band 1,2 Football 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 JERRY EVANS Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 2 Block A 3,4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 4 Basketball 2,3,4 Track 1,2 MKE FLANIGAN Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 2,3 J.V. Club 1,2 Block A 2,3,4 Band 1,2,3 Honor Guard 3 Football 1,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 BARBARA FREENY Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Usherette 3 STEVE GALINDO Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Prom Committee 3 Football 1,3 Track 3 Swimming 1 MIKE GIALDINI Boys ' Federation 3,4 President 4 C.S. F. 2,3,4 Vice-Pres. 4 Block A 3,4 Sec-Treas. 4 Boys ' State Alternate Pi ' om Committee 3 Honor Guard 3 Sr. Class Play Football 3,4 Track 3,4 GILBERT GARZA Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Block A 2,3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 JIM GOODNIGHT Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 1 Block A 2,3,4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 EVERETT GRAVES Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Jr. Class Play MINNIE GUERRERO Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Chorus 3 Future Teachers 3 Prom Commmittee 3 PAT HALLAM Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 3 Chorus 3,4 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Exchange Assembly 4 Prom Committee 3 JOY HANSEN Student Body Treasurer 4 Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 C.S. F. 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Point Recorder 3 Pep Club 3,4 Photography Club 3,4 Vice-Pi-es. 3 La Neva Staff 3 Student Council 4 Honor Guard 3 Usherette - Jr. Class Play Usherette - Baccalaureate Tennis 3,4 KAY HAMNER Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Chorus 3,4 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Photography Club 3 , 4 Exchange Assembly 4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Trampoline 2,3,4 TOM HARDGROVE Freshman Class Vice-Pres. Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 1,2 Block A 3,4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 B Capt. 2 Track 1 , 2 RICHARD HARRELL Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 2,3 Block A 4 Football 1,2,4 Basketball 1,2 Track 3 SUSAN HICKS Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Sports Mgr. 2 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Chorus 4 Treas. 4 Photography Club 3 Football Queen 4 Prom Committee, .Ass ' t Chair. 3 Jr. 6 Sr. Class Play Tennis 1,2 Trampoline 2,4 Sec-Treas. 4 Tumbling 2,4 Sec-Treas. 4 PAT HILDEBRAND Sr. Class Steering Com. Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 3 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Point Recorder 4 Pep Club 1,2,4 F.H.A. 1 La Neva Staff 4 E.xchange Assembly 1,2,4 Girls ' State Alternate I rom Committee, Chair. 3 Honor Guard 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Tennis 1,2 ARLENE HUTCHISON Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Prom Committee 3 CHUCK JOHNS Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Block A 3 , 4 Football Mgr. 4 Baseball Mgr. 1,2,3,4 Basketball, C Mgr. 3 JODY LEE Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1 Pep Club 1,2,3 Chorus 3 Prom Committee 3 Jr. 7 Sr. Class Play Usherette - Graduation 1 Girls ' Football 1 KEN MARTIN Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Jr. Class Play Football 4 FERN MC BRIDE Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 S.A.A. 4 C.S.F. 2 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Sec. 2 Historian 3 Vice-Pi-es. 4 Future Teachers 4 Honor Guard 3 Jr. Class Play Usherette - Baccalaureate 3 21 b RAY MOORE Freshman Class President Soph. Class S.A.A. Student Body President Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Vice-Pres. 3 C.S.F. 1,2,3,4 President 2 Vice-Pres. 3 J. V. Club 1 Block A 2,3,4 S.A.A. 3 Band 1,2,3,4 Dance Band 4 Pe|3 Band 4 Photography Club 3,4 La Neva Staff 3,4 Student Council 4 Exchange Assembly 1,2,4 Boys ' State Delegate Honor Guard 3 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Sr. Class Play Prop Man 3 Ring Committee 2 Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Exchange Student Committee 4 BOB MUNOZ Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Pi-om Committee, Chair. 3 RICK MYERS Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Jr. Class Play Art. Com. Basketball 3 Track 2,4 BEN NUNLEY Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Chorus 3,4 Sec. 4 Prom Committee 3 Sr. Class Play Baseball 2,3,4 Track 1 EDDIE PALMER Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 2,3 Block A 3,4 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 1,2,3,4 Capt. 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Capt. 3 KAY PETERSEN Soph. Class Secretary Jr. Class Vice-Pres. Sr. Class President Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Treas. 4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Vice-Pi ' es. 3 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Chorus 3 , 4 President 4 La Neva 1,2 Football Princess 4 Jr. Sr. Class Play Tennis 1,2 Trampoline 4 Tuinbling 4 JOHN PHILLIPS Boys ' Federation 2,3,4 J.V. Club 3 Block A 3 , 4 Photography Club 4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 SHARON PIERCE Jr. Class Steering Com. Sr. Class Secretary Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 S.A.A. 3 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Chorus 4 F.H.A. 1,2 Pi ' om Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Girls ' Football 2,3 JUDY RAINES Soph. Class Steering Com. Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3 Pep Club 1,2,3 Band 1,2,3,4 Majorette 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 1,4 Exchange Assembly 2,4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Trampoline 2 Girls ' Football 1 JEM RASEY Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 2,3 Block A 4 Photography Club 2,4 La Neva 4 Prom Committee 3 Honor Guard 3 Jr. Class Play Football 1,2,4 JENNIFER ROBERSON Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Pep Club 3,4 Chorus 3,4 Publicity Mgr. 3 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Membership Chair. 4 Photography Club 3,4 Exchange Assembly 4 Prom Committee, Chair. 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Tennis 4 JOHN SAGASER Boys ' Federation 1, ,3,4 21 C.S.F. 2,3,4 Honor Guard 3 Sr. Class Play KANDI SANDERS Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2 Pep Club 1,2 Exchange Assembly 1,4 Pi ' oni Committee 3 Sr. Class Play Girls ' Football 2,3 LYNNE SAVAGE Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3 Pep Club 1,2,3 Prom Com mittee 3 Ushei-ette - Jr. Class Play Tennis 1 JOE SLA TON Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Block A 4 Football 4 Track 2 JOHN SMITHSON Jr. Class Steering Com. Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 4 DEBBIE STIERLEN La Neva Editor 4 Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 1,2,3,4 Sec.-Treas. 3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Jr. Rep. Secretary 4 Pep Club 2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 President 4 Pep Band 1,2,4 Future Teachers 1,3,4 President 4 LaNeva Staff 2,3,4 Asst. Business Mgr. 2,3 Exchange Assemble 1,2,4 Student Council 4 Girls ' State Delegate D.A.R. Citizen Songleader 3 Prom Committee Chair. 3 Honor Guard 3 Usherette - Baccalaureate Jr. Sr. Class Play Sr. Class Play Prop Man 3 MARGE SUITS Freshman Class Secretary Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 4 G.A.A 1,2,3 Pep Club 2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Majorette 3,4 Future Teachers 1,3,4 Treas. 4 La Neva Staff 2,3,4 Assistant Editor 4 Exchange Assembly 1,2,4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Tumbling 3 GLORIA TARANGO Girls ' League 1,2 ,3,4 G.A.A. 3 Chorus 3,4 Girls ' Football 3 BOBBI THORNTON Freslmian Class Treas. Soph. Class Rep. Jr. Class President Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 2 G.A.A. 1,2,3 Sports Mgr. 2 S.A.A. 3 Pep Club 1,2,3 Band 1,2,3,4 Majorette 1 Drum Majorette 3,4 Pep Band 1,4 Student Council 2 Exchange Assembly 2 Cheerleader 2 Prom Committee 3 Sr. Silver Dollar Dance Chair. Sr. Ditch Day Chair. Class Ring Committee 2 Trampoline 2 Girls ' Football 1,2 SHIRLEY vmo Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Pep Bind 3 Prom Committee 3 Sr. Class Play Girls ' Football 3 MIKE VOLKMAR Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 Block A 3,4 Future Teachers 4 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 1,2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 GARY WALKER La Neva Business Mgr. 4 Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 C.S.F. 2,3 J.V. Club 2 Block A 3,4 President 4 Future Teachers 4 La Neva Staff 3,4 Student Council 4 Exchange Assembly 2 Boys ' State Delegate Football 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 CAROL FAYE WEAVER Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 G.A.A. 1,2,3 Pep Club 1,2,3 Chorus 4 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Girls ' Football 2 JEFFRA WRIGHT Freshman Class Rep. Soph. Class Steering Com. Sr. Class Steering Com. Mgr. Girls ' Activities 4 Girls ' League 1,2,3,4 Songleader 2 S.A.A. 3 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Freshman Rep. Sports Mgr. 2 Jr. Rep. Pep Club 1,2,4 S.A.A. 2 Band 1,2,4 Freshman Rep. Majorette 2,4 Sr. Rep. Pep Band 1,4 Dance Band 1,2 Photography Club 4 La Neva Staff 1 Student Council 1,4 E. change Assembly 1,2,4 Football Princess 4 Cheerleader 3 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Tennis 1,2,3 Trampoline 1,2 Tumbling 1,2,4 Girls ' Football 1,3 Coach 3 RUSSELL WYCKOFF Freshman Class Steering Com. Soph. Class President Jr. Class S.A.A. Boys ' Federation 1,2,3,4 J.V. Club 3 Block A 4 Exchange Assembly 1 Prom Committee 3 Jr. Sr. Class Play Football 1,3,4 22 As the Juniors Approach the Last Stage Responsibility was the key action demon- strated by the class of 1965. The weeks of preparation resulted in their extremely humorous and successful comedy, Torch Bearers which they will remember for- ever with a happiness that is tinged with nostalgia. A prom is the highlight of any school year and the enchanting and delight- ful prom sponsored by this class long will be remembered by both the students and faculty alike for its originality and enjoyment. GARY GLOVER F resident RICHARD KOHAL Vice-F resident SHIRLEY SULLIVAN RILDA BAGGS Secretary Treasurer MR. JACOBUS, MRS. HODGES Advisors PHIL SAGASER Sergeant-at-Arms EMMA McSPERITT Class Representative DONNA SLOAN Steering Committee KATHY VINSON Steering Committee 23 PAM BENTLEY LARRY ADAMS LELAND BARNETT SHERYLE BRAWLEY SHEILA CLOSE RUSSELL BELLAMY MARY LOU COTA EUGENE KELLEY DON BRADBURY LINDA DODSON VERLENE DOOLEY DON BUTTERFIELD 24 LINDA FALK KEN CASIDA JIM CASTLEMAN MARILYN KENNEDY SHARON MALICOAT ROGER CLICK A illHB: ' . DENNIS COURTNEY SANDRA NELSON NANCY NOBLE JAY DUHN GREG EDMONDSON DONNA NORTON 25 RAE LYNN PACKWOOD RICK FLANIGAN JOHN FUNK GAIL PETERSEN SHEREEN PAFF JERRY GORE NOEMI PLATA JOHN INGE ELAINE SANDY MIKE GROAT PAULA RUNYON LENNIE LINDERMAN 26 ELIZABETH SILVA JOHN MONKS LEROY SCHILLER LA VERNE STONE MARLENE STOREBY MIKE SUITS TERRY SUPERNAW JEAN VOGEL CAROL WEAVER GARY WILSON SUE WILLIAMS 27 SMILE! You ' re on Candid Camera-- The Sophomores Take a Second Look at the Horizon H |H HP |H 2 ' ' H m li dL; vHH m To what is the atmosphere of the moon simi- lar? Let ' s hope it isn ' t so eerie as the atmos- phere created by the class of 1966 at their Halloween Dance. Enjoyed by many, the dance was the first major event of their sophomore year, the second being the reception of their long-awaited class rings. Sandy Vasquez, F i-esident Miss Bostwick, Mrs. Roberson Advisors FHC NT HOW: Brenda Ray, Secretary; Judy Vielra, Treasurer; Carolyn Wimbs, Vice-President. BACK ROW: Steven Kipfer, Sergeant-at Arms; Ralph Boroff, Steering Committeei Dan Moore, Class Representative; Mark Nordheim, Steering Committee; Mike Ward, Steering Committee. 29 9 m: a-Tv-iP . — ynriNRBAB L. toR.: David Ayers, Delores Henson, Brenda Anderson, William Addy L. toR.: Lynn Byxbe, Lois Byers, Barbara Brown, Ronald Bradley L. to R. : Linda Chapman, Becky Chavarria, Rudy Cota, Jesus Camacho, Rodney Clark L. toR.: Sandi Copeland, Barbara Chavez, Jon Grain, Kenneth d ' Artenay L. toR.: Cheryl Easley, Sandra Galindo, Tim Finster, Jim Gomes L. to R.: Joe Gore, Susan Glendening, Jeanette Hensley, Edwin Graves L. toR.: Jeff Green, Beatrice Hernandez, Josie Hernandez, Ron Harp L. toR.: Linda Lewellyn, Terry Henson, Donna Highley, Jim Hoagland L. to R.: Robert Lopez, Carolyn Lott, Neidy Mack, Norman Keeling 32 L. to R.: Dianna Nunley, Paula Parker, Carol Phillips, Chris Martin, E. W. Martin L. to R.: Ronnie Rose, Janie Rayner, Lucy Rocha, Joe Ortega, Mike Plemons L. to R.: Dee Shirk, Bill Skidmore, Tanna Scott, Sandra Roberson L. to R.: Bennie Silva, Diane Stacey, Betty Stone, Barbara Vogel L.toR.: Kim Wright, Mike Weaver, Verlene Walmer, Sharron Walker, Dusty Stockton L. to R. : Mike Baggs, Janice Weaver, Jan Bisha, Donna Bradley, Pam Zumwalt John Palmer, Pi-esident As the Freshmen First Look to the Horizon Mr. Bedford, Advisor Mr. Monohon, Advisor The first space satelite opened a new world of exploration, learning, and discovery for the United States. On a smaller scale the incoming freshmen found a new world of knowledge and activities in Avenal High School. When they sponsored the Valentine Dance, the class of 1967 realized that co-operation, responsibility, and teamwork are of the essence if a successful project is to be completed. We hope that the freshman class has enjoyed and profited by its first year in high school, for it is, indeed, a new phase of adjustment that is a building block upon which the other experiences of their lives will rest. L. to R.: Piiillip Watkins, Class Representative; Carol Sutton, Steering Committee; Shirley Weaver, Secretary; Jacqueline Savage, Vice-President; Carol Kipfer, Treasurer; Edwin Foster, Sergeant-at- Arms; (Not pictured) Tim Sciaqua, Steering Committee. 35 L. to R. : James Brown, Stanley Brannum, Annabelle Cox, Helen Chavarria, Marcie Cass, Stephen Brannum, Bridget Carich L. to R. : Flint Crane, Janet Hall, Judy Falk, Pat Drewry, Lynna Gilliland, John Castleman, Rex Duhn L. to R.: James Dooley, Bud Denham, Sammy Chase, Linda Kelley, Betty Hobbs, Gene 34 Chavez, Teresa Hartwick L. to R. : Iris Johnson, Cynthia Kifer, Mary Artis, Juan Guzman, John Anderson, Gary Duncan, Gary Hamner L. to R.: Ernest Gonzales, Lucky Houseman, Jerry Henson, Bernice Marsh, Vance Keeney, Marji Martin, Gloria Pearson. L. to R. : Robert Kelley, Ovie Brown, Terry Johnson, Galen Hutchison, Judy Robinson, Susan Peters, Alina Powers 37 L. to R. : Roger Mack, Larry Lee, Freddy Morales, Janet Shirk, Barbara Ross, Mike Remland L. to R. : John Roll, Mary Irene Artis, Bob Sharp, Ruben Plata, Marilyn Sproule, Margaret Silva, Beverly Smith 38 L. toR.: John Roberson, Steve Baggs, Kathy Weaver, Julene Smithson, Judy Estes, Wes Robison, Stewart Ross L. to R.: Ron Stephens, Linda Moore, Danny Smith, Dennis Simmons, Ann Whitten L. to R. : John Svihovec, Jean Bj ' xbe, Doug Storeby, Ray Tarango, Danny Hill, John Stevens, James Willis FRONT ROW, L. to R. : Eloy Chavira, Fernando Tarango, Frank Williams, Gail Black. BACK ROW: John Young, Bert Zumwalt, Alex Guerrero, Chris Walton, Wayne Webb, Van Whitten 39 CU). XX co-gyi ap uy 40 CLOBS AND ORBAKIZATIONS OFFICIAL. PHOTOGRAPH U.S. NAVY PARACHUTE TEAM Jim Castleman Vice-President Terry Engstrom Secretary Joy Hansen Treasurer Debbie Stierlen La Neva Editor Gary Walker La Neva Business Manager Keith Dodson Sergeant-at-Arms ' . ' • ' PSf Mike Suits Manager of Boys Activities Jeffra Wright Manager of Girls Activities Donna Sloan Cheerleader Jane Crowder Senior Class Representative Emma McSperitt Junior Class Representative Dan Moore Sophomore Class Representative Ray Moore President Phillip Watkins Freshman Class Representative Mr. Halley Advisor FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mr. Halley, Mike Suits, Jim Castlenian, Ray Moore, Terry Engstrom, Joy Hansen, Gary Walker. BACK ROW: Donna Sloan, Emma McSperitt, Debbie Stierlen, Dan Moore, Jeffra Wright, Jane Crowder, Phillip Watkins. ' 64 Student Council Harmonizes Its Leadership with Kennedy Philosophy of Re-Emphasis on Americanism The 1964 Student Council, guided by its President, Ray Moore, began the year with high ideals and creative goals. Among these, as one of their many projects, the council bright- ened up the library with some attractive plants. Another creative accomplishment was that of the novel Christmas Dance. The council dared to break long tradition and provide live entertainment with a band. One more outstanding achievement by the council was their par- ticipation to the Fall Leadership Day of District 15 in Exeter. The council benefited greatly by this experience. Another goal for the council was the repairing of the pool table in the Recreation Center. Even though the goal was somewhat expensive, the council consented its use in the past and looked to its future use to pay for itself. The council again looked to the future with foundation plans for a student center. To really break tradition and help create something entirely new for Avenal High, the Council supported the creation of the American Field Service program for an exchange student from abroad. All in all, the council had accomplished what it set out to do - to institute high ideals and creative goals. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Franscioni Cheryl Abell, Dan Bradbury Art Debbie Stierlen Editor Space-Age LaNeva Staff for ' 64 Is Bruce Anderson Sports Editor Touched by Production Complexities Similar to the components of an electronic computer are the members of the La Neva staff. The editor is the careful, vital programmer who feeds the necessary data into the computer, which processes it and produces a finished report — the 1964 LaNeva. Typists, advertisers, artists, writers, page designers, photographers, publisher, editor, and advisors have contri- buted their time and effort to make this annual a reality. We are proud to have had published this unique yearbook, which contains all the memories of this past, e ventful school year, because we know that it will be looked upon with pride and joyful reminiscence in the years to come. Jim Castleman Editors FRONT ROW, L. toR.: Rilda Baggs, Emma McSperitt, Sue Williams, Pat Hildebrand, Jeffra Wright, Cheryl Abell. SECOND ROW: Debbie Stierlen, Jim Racey, Marge Suits, Bruce Anderson. Jim Castleman, Shereen Paff. THIRD ROW: Dan Bradbury, Ray Moore, Richard Kohal. Gary Walker Business Manager Emma McSperitt, Sue Williams, Rilda Baggs Typists Shereen Paff Literary Editor 45 Rormett Biot, President; Mike Gialdini, Vice-President; Debbie Stierlen, Secretary- Treasurer. FRONT ROW, L. to R. : Bruce Anderson, Rilda Baggs, Brenda Ray, Carolyn Lott, Betty Stone, Beatrice Hernandez. SECOND ROW: Miss Gilbert, Advisor; John Sagaser, Shereen Paff, Joy Hansen, Debbie Stierlen, Ronnie Rose, Mike Ward, Gary Glover. BACK ROW; Mike Gialdini, Ray Moore, Gary Walker, Dan Moore, John Monks. FRONT ROW, L. to R. ; Tanna Scott, Lucy Rocha, Mike Ward, Sandy Vasquez, Brenda Ray, Julene Smithson, Phillip Watkins, John Anderson. SECOND ROW; Rilda Baggs, Shirley Weaver, Gary Glover, Linda Falk, John Sagaser, Kay Petersen, Fern McBride, Cheryl Abell, Susan Hicks, Mike Remland. BACK ROW; Ronnett Biot, Mike Gialdini, Marge Suits, Mike Flanigan, Debbie Stierlen, John Monks, Shereen Paff, Dan Moore, Ray Moore, Jan Bisha, Miss Gilbert, Advisor. Banquet and Overnight Trip Highlight CSF Agenda This year ' s California Scholarship Federa- tion members were honored at a Rotary Club banquet and enjoyed a weekend trip to Los Angeles. Because membership in California Scholar- ship Federation is attained by superior scho- lastic work, the members are respected by both students and faculty alike. Increased membership this year is a credit to all of A venal High School. First Setnesfer Second Semester 46 FRONT ROW: Terry Engstrom, Vice-President; Jane Crowder, Song Leader; Kathy Vinson, SAA; Emma McSperitt, Secretary. BACK ROW: Jeffra Wright, Manager Girls ' Act. ; Fern McBride, SAA; Kay Petersen, Treasurer. Girls ' League and Boys ' Federaf on Miss Gilbert, Ronnett Biot, Advisor; President. Sponsoring the assembly in which a juggling act was fea- tured was the main project of the Boys ' Federation this year. Along with Girls ' League they attempted to better their school in every possible way. Mr. Gilkey, Advisor; Mike Gialdini, President. L. toR.: Terry Hens on, SAA; Phil Sagaser, Vice-President; Mike Gialdini, President; Dan Bradbury, Sec. -Treas. ; Mike Suits, Manager Boys ' Act. ' 64 Photo Club Provides the Yearbook Sports Pictures Barbara Crider, Vice-F resident; Bruce Anderson, Secretary-treasurer; Linda Cunningham, President; Mr. Jacobus, Advisor (Not pictured). As is evident, a yearbook is composed greatly of sports pictures, and the job that this year ' s photo club did in taking and developing many pictures was in- valuable in the production of this annual. A special thanks to this club and their advisor, Mr. Jacobus, for a year of service and co-operation. 4S TOP ROW, L. to R.: Ray Moore, Jim Rasey, Joy Hansen, Pam Zumwalt, Bruce Anderson, Dan Bradbury. BOTTOM ROW: Jennifer Roberson, Jane Crowder, Kay Hamner, Betty Hobbs, Jeffra Wright, Barbara Crider, Linda Cunningham. Future Teachers Are OfficioHy Launched Debbie Stierlen, President; Jane Crowder, Secretary: Emma McSperitt, Vice-President; Marge Suits, Treasurer. Just as a new horizon in govern- ment was seen when the Constitu- tion was ratified, the Future Teachers ' Club also saw a new horizon when they organized and wrote their own constitution, which will be the basis for all further actions and activities of this club. Special commendation is due to the members for the hard work that made the club a successful reality. FRONT ROW, L. toR.: Linda Falk, Marcie Cass, Judy Falk, Sue Williams, Linda Dodson, Marge Suits. SECOND ROW: Pat Brannum, Linda Cunningham, Sandy Vasquez, Lucy Rocha. THIRD ROW: Debbie Stierlen, Cheryl Abell, Nancy Noble, Emma McSperitt. FOURTH ROW: Mike Volkmar, Bobbi Thornton, Carolyn Wimbs, Alina Powers. FIFTH ROW: Gary Walker, Jane Crowder. SIXTH ROW: Leland Barnett, Shirley Weaver, Jeffra Wright, Roger Click. SEVENTH ROW: John Monks, Gary Glover, Gary Wilson, Mr. Whitten, Advisor. Future Homemokers of America Aim BACK ROW, L. to R.: Janet Shirk, Susan Peters, Cynthia Kifer, Sandra Nelson, Mrs. Hodges, Kathy Vinson, Carol Kipfer, Gloria Pearson, Judy Falk, Jean Vogel, Pat Hallam, Fern McBride, Jeanette Hensley, Cheryl Abell, Cheryl Easley, Barbara Vogel. FRONT ROW: Kathy Weaver, Jacqui Savage, Carol Sutton, Barbara Crider, Shirley Weaver, Kay Hamner, Jennifer Roberson, Sandy Galindo, Sheila Close. Mrs. Hodges, Advisor Toward New Horizons A horizon of new goals was seen by this years Future Homemakers ' Club. Certainly the changes in their constitution, parties for mothers and children, and various work projects attest to the hard work and determination of the club ' s members. L Cheryl Abell, Pi-esident L. to R.: Cynthia Kifer, Sharon Walker, Fern McBride, Jennifer Roberson, Sheila Close, Bai ' bara Vogel, Barbara Crider. 51 FRONT ROW, L. to R. : Donna Sloan, Kathy Weaver, Carol Phillips, Susan Glending, Susan Sargent. SECOND ROW: Linda Cunningham, Sue Williams, Pat Hildebrand, Donna Norton, Judy Vieira. BACK ROW: Janie Rayner, Debbie Stierlen, Pat Brannum, Jane Crowder, Kathy Vinson. GAA Has an Acf Ve Year in ' 64 An extremely successful banquet was the highlight of G.A. A. this year. The hard work that went into the banquet illustrates the sportsmanship and co-operation that the girls have displayed throughout the year. Along with the banquet, a swim party, fun-night, Christmas party, and Mother-Daughter Tea all contributed in making 1964 a very successful and active year. 52 FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Rilda Baggs, Sue Williams, Susan Hicks, Linda Cunningham, Jel ' fra Wright, Jane Crowder, Kay Petersen, Marilyn Kennedy, Gail Petersen, Donna Norton, Emma McSperitt, Debbie Stierlen. BACK ROW: Terry Engstrom, Marlene Storeby, Donna Sloan, Cheryl Abell, Pat Brannum, Sharon Pierce, Pat Hildebrand, Kathy Vinson, Joy Hansen, Fern McBride. Jane Crowder President Miss Lang and Mrs. Hodges Advisors BACK TO FRONT: Kathy Vinson, Pat Hildebrand, Joy Hansen, Pat Brannum, Donna Norton, Jane Crowder, Sharon Pierce, Fern Mc Bride, Cheryl Abell, Linda Cunningham, Terry Engstom, Susan Hicks, Emma McSperitt, Hilda Baggs, Sue Williams, Jeffra Wright, Gail Petersen, Kay Petersen, Debbie Stierlen. L. to R.: Shiela Close, Barbara Vogel, Cheryl Easley, Brenda Ray, Susan Glendening, Neidy Mack, Shirley Sullivan, Jeanette Hensley, Marilyn Kennedy, Janie Rayner, Verlene Walmer, Sharron Walker, Susan Sargent, Sandi Galindo, Judy Vieira, Sandy Vasquez, Carolyn Wimbs. L. to R. : Kathy Weaver, Janet Shirk, Carol Sutton, Marcie Cass, Ann WTiitten, Lynna Gilliland, Shirley Weaver, Carol Phillips, Gloria Pearson, Alina Powers, Jacqui Savage, Beverly Smith, Carol Kipfer, Judy Falk, Pat Drewry, Linda Dodson, Donna Sloan, Carol Weaver, Marlene Storeby. 54 BACK ROW: Jerr ' Evans, Dan Bradbury, Gilbert Garza, Larry Duke, Ken Casida, Richard Baggs, Leland Barnett. THIRD ROW: John Smithson, Rick Flanigan, Russell Wyckoff, Keith Dodson, Greg Edmondson, Richard Eric, Jim Rasey, Jay Duhn, Joe Silva. SECOND ROW: John Phillips, Mike Suits, Jim Brewer, Fred Chaffin, Ed Palmer, Phil Sagaser, Richard Kohal, Gary Walker, Terry Supernaw. FIRST ROW: John Monks, Gary Glover, Chuck Johns, Mike Gialdini, Ray Moore, Mike Volkmar, Jim Goodnight, Dan Moore, Ralph Boroff, Norman Keeling. Block A Enjoys Large Membership The Block A suffered a setback when the Harlem Stars failed to come because of weather conditions. Even though the club was faced with financial problems, it enjoyed a happy year of enjoyable dinners and fellow- ship. Gary Walker, President; Mike Gialdini, Sec. Treasurer; Fred Chaffin, Food Chairman; Ed Palmer, Sergeant at Arms; Coach Stephens, Advisor. JV club Combines Sports with Business JV Club undertook the responsi- bilities of taking charge of basket- ball concessions for half of the basketball season. They also had regular meetings which tended to tie them into the unified club they grew to be. Dusty Stockton, Social Chairman; Don Bradbury, Sec. -Treasurer; Terry Henson, President; Roger Click, Sergeant at Arms. Advisors Coach Leffler Coach Reed BACK ROW: Bob Lopez, Gaiy Hamner, John Palmer, Gar - Wilson, Robert Kelly, Uennis Courtney, Steve Kipfer, Mark Nordheim. SECOND ROW: Tim Finster, Steve Baggs, Kim Wright. John Cota, Joe Ortega, E. W. Martin, Ron Stephens, Jon Crain. FIRST ROW: Russell Bellamy, John Funk, Don Bradbury, Jim Castleman, Terry Henson, Roger Click, Dustj ' Stockton, Jerry Gore. 55 FRONT ROW, L. toR.: Terry Engstrom, Vice-President; Donna Sloan, President; Emma McSperitt, Treasurer. BACK ROW: Jane Crowder, Publicity Manager; Pat Brannum, Secretary; Pam Zumwalt, S.A.A.; Mrs. Roberson, Advisor. Pep Club Sponsors End-of-Seoson Donee The final football game of the Buccaneers was followed by a delightful Homecoming dance, which was sponsored by the Pep Club. Along with beau- tiful decorations and tasty refreshments, the dance was made a further success when the charming queen and her court were crowned. All of these details were accomplished by the hard work of the Pep Club. FRONT ROW, L. to R. : Neidy Mack, Judy Vieira, Linda Cunningliam, Janet Sliirk, Slieryle Brawley, Sue Williams, Barbara Ross, Brenda Ray, Emma McSperitt, Rilda Baggs. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Roberson, Advisor; Shirley Weaver, Carol Kipfer, Joy Hansen, Pat Hildebrand, Debbie Stierlen, Marge Suits, Donna Norton, Carol Sutton, Jacque Savage, Barbara Crider, Nancy Noble, Jane Crowder, Sharon Pierce, Pat Brannum, Cynthia Kifer, Marlene Storeljy, Sandra Galindo. B.ACK ROW: .Ann Whitten, Pam Zumwalt, Susan Sargent, Susan Glendening, Terry Engstrom, Carol Phillips, Katliy Vinson, Linda Dodson, Kay Hamner, Jennifer Roberson, Kay Petersen, Susan Hicks, Jeffra Wright, Gloria Pearson. 1 I an gj ' Hs 99, - ' ' ■ ' .  JI ' Kathy Vinson Donna Norton Marilyn Kennedy I Emma McSperrit jsm t ' Shereen Paff ■H. [ Hi PI BR Wf VwHWwIpw Pam Zumwalt FRONT ROW: Susan Hicks, Gloria Tarango, Sue Williams, Linda Dodson, Diane Stacey, Barbara Crider, Rae Lynn Packwood, Bud Denliam, Steve Baggs. SECOND ROW: Bobbi Chavez, Kay Hamner, Carol Weaver, Peggj ' Capps, Linda Cunningha m, Mary Lou Cota, Janet Shirk, Jean Vogel, Mike Baggs, Larry Adams, David Webb. THIRD ROW: Liz Silva, Nancy Noble, Noemi Plata, Donna Norton, Jeanette Hensley, Paula Runyon, Barbara Freeny, Paula Parker, Pam Bentley, Annabelle Cox, Beatrice Hernandez, Brenda Anderson. FOURTH ROW: Linda Falk, Teresa Hartwick, Marilyn Kennedy, Sharon Pierce, Pam Zumwalt, Marlene Storeby, Patty Hallani, Jennifer Roberson, Jacqui Savage, Kay Petersen, Freda Barnhart, Cheryl Easley, Lynn Savage. FIFTH ROW: Keith Howard, Dan Bradbury, Ben Nunley, Richard Baggs. Chorus Makes Key Appearances The harmony of the delightful voices of the chorus was enjoyed by students and facultj ' alike at the annual Christmas program; in fact, so successful was the program that the Women ' s Club asked for a repeat performance at their Christmas meeting. Much credit must be given to the chorus and their director for hard work and outstanding contributions to the school and community. OFFICERS STANDING: Richard Baggs, Vice-President; Ben Nunley, Secretary: Susan Hicks, Treas- urer; Dan Bradbury, Publicity Chairman. SEATED: Kay Petersen, President. 58 Mr. Bedford DIRECTOR Mrs. Betty Noble ACCOMPANIST ' ' f ' ' M ' m Lef ' s Face If-- Avenol high School Bond Is Sharp! 59 BAND DIRECTOR Mr. Paul Oxley BAND OFFICERS Cynthia Kifer, Freshman Rep. ; Jeffra Wright, Senior Rep.; John Monks, Vice- Pi ' esident; Debbie Stierlen, President; Marjorie Suits, Secretary-treasurer; Roger Click, Junior Rep. ; Judy Vieira, Sophmore Rep. 60 FIRST ROW, L. to R.: Linda Falk, Debbie Stierlen, Judy Vieira, Verlene Walmer, Gary Glover, John Anderson, Barbara Vogel, Paula Runyon, Marge Suits. SECOND ROW: Cynthia Kifer, Lynn Byxbe, Judy Raines, Bobbi Thornton, Bill Addy, Jeffra Wright, Terry Henson, Mike Taylor, Doug Storeby, Tim Finster, Mike Suits. THIRD ROW: Jean Byxbe, Alina Powers, Carol Phillips, Terry Engstrom, Bill Skidmore, Linda Cunningham, Judy Falk, Marcie Cass, Gail Black, Roger Click, John Monks, Ray Moore. Participating in the Christmas Parade, Veterans ' Day Parade, and the Horn Toad Derby kept the band busy this year. The practice that went into these performances proved to be worthwhile when the band received a rating of excellent at the Visalia Band Festival. The spring concert, a delightful rendition of songs both old and new, was thoroughly enjoy- ed by all of Avenal. Chorus Snaps 61 Chapter Dedication Mr. W. H. Reilly viiU n Srt 3lntrni oiiiil l n0[aiE5onftP torlBigh iluiol joumaiis If you were to look through a 1963 edition of the La Neva , you would note that it marks the granting of Avenal High ' s own W. H. Reilly Chapter of Quill Scroll. Avenal High School is indeed proud of its association with this international society of select high school journalists. For those staff members who qualify, membership is strictly an honor. Recommendation for Quill Scroll is our school ' s way of saying thank you for all your efforts beyond your classes and studies to write this year ' s diary of school acti- vity. To all of our new members, welcome; and may initiation to Quill Scroll be the beginning of your acquiring a real appreciation for the written word! Mr. Luther Whitten Honorary Member Ray Moore Cheryl Abell Dan Bradbury Emma McSperitt Hilda Baggs Sue Williams Gary Walker (Not Pictured) Jim Castleman 62 Mrs. Roberson Mr. Franscioni Advisors ACTIVMES Queen Susan Prince ra The Junior Class Presents ' T ie Torch Bearers ' CAST Rogette Roger Click Miss Liberty Gary Glover Jenny, the maid Paula Runyon Mr. Ritter John Monks Mrs . Ritter.. Shereen Paff Mrs. J. Duro Pampinelli Marilyn Kennedy Mr. Spindler Richard Kohal Mrs. Nelly Fell Rilda Baggs Mr. Huxley Hossefrosse Russell Bellamy Teddy Spearing Jim Castleman Mr. Ralph Twiller Don Bradbury Miss Florence McCrickett Linda Dodson Intermission Scrubwomen Sheila Close Nancy Noble Janitors John Funk Leland Barnett Mr. Stage Manager John Funk Mrs. Clara Sheppard Sue Williams Higgins, the butler Ken Casida You ' re awfully sweet, Fred. Did the doorbell ring. Mrs. Ritter? Why, Mr. Spindler — you bold thing, you! ' Practice makes perfect; yet this proverb seems to have been disproved by the amateur theatre group, directed by the bossy and dominating Mrs. Pampinelli, that practices in the first act of Torch Bearers. Mrs. Ritter, who is positive that her starring role will give her fame on Broadway; Mrs. Fell, the sweet li ' l ol ' lady with a man-trappin mind; Mr. Spindler, the brain- less and incompetent helper of Mrs. Pampinelli; Mr. Hossefrosse, the forgetful and suave actor; Miss McCrickett, the young, pert, and delightful actress; teen-aged Teddy Spearing, interested in jazz and gals, and Mr. Twiller, the happy-go-lucky and stumbling actor all put forth their best efforts to produce a play worthy of an Oscar. All during the first scene humor and more than a touch of reality are combined, climaxed when Mr. Ritter, aghast at seeing his wife ' s acting , falls in a dead faint from the top of the piano. Finally the big night arrives, and the second act shows the zany anxieties of a cast: lost props, late actors, falling scenery, loss of memory, lighting problems, and a curtain that won ' t open for curtain calls. While Mr. Twiller and Mrs. Ritter get stuck in a doorway and Teddy faints, Mrs. Pampinelli continues to direct the play in her usual flighty and imperious manner. In the third act the play being over, the cast adjourns to a victory party; however Mrs. Ritter returns home to discover her husband in a rage! After seeing his wife ' s acting, Mr. Ritter is sure tliat it will be impossible for Iiim to hold his head high in public. As Mrs. Ritter bursts into tears, Mrs. Fell and Mrs. Pampinelli arrive and thoroughly upbraid Mr. Ritter for his lack of appreciation of culture and talent. While the argument continues, Higgens answers the phone, and as a result of tlie conversation Mrs. Ritter is offered a movie con- tract! The suspense mounts. Is it love or money? ? ?? Love wins, and Mrs. Ritter decides to keep her home intact and stay with her husband rather than become a star And they live happily ever after ! I tell you, Mr. Hossefrosse, he ruined the scene! Someday you ' ll learn that the bird ' s wing gester is the only gesture! he: MOUSE THAT This year the Senior class presented the hit comedy, The Mouse That Roared. The exceptionally humorous satire tells of the strife of a very tiny duchy named Grand Fenwick. The minute country ' s export market was stolen when an imitation of their precious wine, Pinot Grand Fenwick, was suddenly being manufactured in the United States. To meet the financial demands. Grand Fenwick decided to declare war on the United States. The true motive of the plan, which was to lose the war and receive financial aid from the generous United States, is known only by the Duchess Gloriana, Count Mountjoy, and Mr. Benter, however. The army is finally organized and a simple minded back- woodsman known as Tully Bascom leads the forces. They invade New York City in broad daylight with bows and arrows ! By some ridiculous fluke, they capture the Q-bomb which puts the United States at their mercy. However, the play does end happily. The United States is forced to pay an annual tribute to Gloriana of twelve dozen pomogranites. The microscopic country, five miles long by three miles wide, tells the rest of the world no war and lives happily ever after as the little mouse with the power of a mighty lion. CAST Gloriana Debbie Stierlen Tully Bascom Ray Moore David Benter Dan Bradbury Count Mountjoy Richard Baggs Norma Terry Engstrom Helen Bobbi Thornton Ann Lynn Savage Mrs. Bascom Pat Brannum Royal Page Susan Hicks Will Mike Gialdini 1st Soldier Ray Brown 2nd Soldier Marge Suits 3rd Soldier Judy Raines 4th Soldier Chuck Johns 5th Soldier Robert Munoz 6th Soldier Gilbert Garza General Snippet John Sagaser Wac Jill Jane Crowder Wac Debbie Jeffra Wright Tom Mulligan Jim Brewer Professor Kokintz Jim Goodnight Mrs. Reiner Pat Hildebrand The President Mike Flanigan Miss Wilkins Linda Cunningham Mr. Beston Ben Nunley Miss Johnson Kay Petersen 1st Tourist Joy Hansen 2nd Tourist Barbara Crider 3rd Tourist Kay Hamner 4th Tourist Cheryl Abell ,- ' ., . I Fotos for Fun Mi ■.si J. Honors ■IMHH K r r L. M -C ' ,Msm f| y 1 |!|i4M | 1 Bi. v ' ' fl §5 L ' v ' r i 1 ' V mSilHli J _ M L. to R. : Ronnett Biot, Mike Gialdini, Mike Flanigan, John Sagaser, Debbie Stierlen, Ray Moore, Cheryl Abell, Gary Walker (not pictured). Life Membership in CSF Greg Edmondson John Monks Alternate Phil Sagaser Boys ' Stofe Girls ' State Rilda Baggs Shereen Paff Alternate 72 ' 64 Orbit VaixsHmsMwiHiMifii September i 6 Freshman ReceptLbi 19 Night Rally v : ! ■■■ ' ■ ' ' . ■ ' ' ' ' y October 18 Sophomore Class Halloween November 15 Football Dance 22 Junior Class Play December 18 Christmas Program 19 Christmas Dance 20 Dress-up Day January 14 GAA Banquet 17 Casual Dance February 7 Valentine Dance 21 GAA Fun Night March 13 Senior Silver Dollar Dance April 17 Senior Class Play 30 Student Body Elections May 15 Junior -Senior Prom 22 Ditch Day 28 GAA Installation Tea 29 Awards Assembly 31 Baccalaureate 5 Graduation, 1964 Sen or Silver Dollar Donee and Day TOP, L. to R. : Ray Moore, Ralph Boroff, Jay Duhn, Terry Supernaw, Fred Chaffln, Mike Volkmar, Eddie Piliner Caslda, Dan Moore, Greg Edmondson, Russell Wyckoff, Gary Walker. BOTTOM: Mike Flanigan. Jim Brewer, Jerry Evans, Gary Glover, Tom Hardgrove. Richard Baggs Oai Rick Flanigan, Dan Bradbury, Bill Addy. TT C f at- i 37a .3 ' 34 11 %50 68 w W p S - 1 ' b Palmer, Mike Glaldinl. Mike Suits, Phil Sagaser. Richard Erich, Keith Dodson, Leland Bamett, Ken Richard Harrell, Gilbert Garza, Joe Silva, Larry Duke, Norman Keeling, Jim Rasey, Jim Goodnight, ' ii m Coach Leffler and Coach Stephens Mike Gialdini Jim Goodnight s Mike Flanigan Tom Hardgrove Richard Harrell Ray Moore Ed Palmer Larry Duke Mike Volkmar Jerry Evans Russell Wyckoff Football Honors y ( - K y. - -:. .. ' t %¥ V , . ' - . . I m c ' m- ' %  5.- . N, ..• ' 5fm«J P ;v % [ fi.- 1 - -s Avenal vs. Lindsay Gary Wilson Captain Ask Not What Your Team Can Do for You but Wfiaf You Can Do for Your Team Coach Martin and Coach Reed 81 Back of every man- That ' s it, men! 82 BACK ROW, L. to R. : Mike Ward, Flint Crane, John Castleman, Larry Lee, Russell Bellamy, Jim Castleman, Kelly, Rex Duhn, Lee Dooley, James Willib, Steve Kipfer, Gary Wilson, John Smithson, Jerry Gore. MIDDLE ROW: Robbie Roberson, Mike Weaver, John Ince, Ron Stephens, John Cota, Mike Baggs, John Palmer, Dusty Stockton, Gary Easley, Bud Denham, Wayne Webb, Tim Sciacqua. FRONT ROW: Marvin Whitten, Stewart Ross, Mike Taylor, John Roll, Stan Brannum, Bob Sharp. Dennis Simmons, Frank Williams, Gail Black. ii . N John Monks, Phillip Watkins, Managers Get vicious ! {? ?«. y ii ?. ,i ,-: Don Bradbury, John Funk, Dennis Courtney, E. W. Martin, Robert Joe Ortega, Kim Wright, John Phillips, Roger Click, Terry Henson, Hudy Cota, Steve Baggs, Bert Zumwalt, Doug Storeby, Gary Hamner, John Phillips John Smithson 83 1 ' 9 ' SK h V I li. BACK ROW: John Grogan, Larry Duke, Ralph Boroff, Ken Casida, Phil Sagaser, Rodney Chase, Jerry Evans. FRONT ROW: Bob Lopez, Terry Supernaw, John Brock, Ray Moore, Greg Edmondson, Dan Moore. 1 -,-; J l r Bucs Beat Coolinga This year marked the break through in sports rivalry. The mighty Bucs stomped the Horned Toads in a fast-moving game of teamwork and skill. Stewart Ross Manager Coach Ross 84 r ' l ' ' ?5 Jim Castleman, Russell Bellamy, Gary Wilson, John Funk, Mark Nordheim, John Svihovec, John Ince, Jim Goodnight. Coach Reed 6 Bucs Bounce Back 86 Stanley Brannum Manager Russell Bellamy Jim Goodnight Mark Nordheim John Funk John Svihovec Jim Castleman 37 The C Team Really Improved Coach Ross Terry Johnson and Mike Remland Managers BACK ROW, L. toR.: Mike Baggs, Bert Zum wait, Gary Haniner, Jolin Young, Tim Finster, Steve Baggs, Ray Tarango, Jolm Palmer, Fernie Tarango. FRONT ROW: John Castleman, Jolm Roll, Flint Crane, Doug Storeby, Ron Stephens, Alex Guerrero. Ig Hi Q IW I I M I If l - -— « E ■y M n mM K rr F J P ffW I j B iS k v H 17 i? L-i- -r s . K1 You Make the Baskets We ' ll Make the Noise BACK ROW: Keith Dodson, Ken Casida, Larry Duke, Jerry Gore, Russell Bellamy, Gilbert Garza, Norman Keeling, Leland Barnett, Greg Edmondson. FRONT ROW: Chuck Johns, Steve Kipfer, David Webb, Jim Goodnight, Jim Castleman, Richard Kohal. Coach Ross Vorsify Slides into the Season 92 Chuck Johns Manager Jerry Gore ™ ' ' ' ' ' ° « ' 3 ? «ffi Jim Castleman .- Larry Duke P A David Webb Norman Keeling Js s rill ' ., Ken Casida Leland Barnett 93 Jim Goodniglit Russell Bellamy Richard Kohal Greg Edmondson imkA I Keith Dodson Gilbert Garza PV ' f f t f f BACK ROW, L. to R. ; Stewart Rosa, Robby Robcrsou, John Castleman, Bob Smitli, Mark Nordhcim, Ron Stephens, David Ayers. FRONT ROW: Rudy Cota, Dennis Simmons, Stanley Brannum, Bert Zumwalt, Gary Hamner, Wayne Webb. The On-Coming Champions « .-.i— j Coach Stephens 95 Rudy Cota Bob Smith Ron Stephens Gary Hamner Robby Roberson Stanley Brannum 96 Track Teams Look Forward to Future Reinforcements The A ' s, B ' s and C ' s joined forces to form a combined team of track skill. Guided by coach Leffler, the team was able to hold its own in valley competition. Coach Leffler L. to R.: Terry Johnson John Svihovec. f! -.4 Ji. 3 L. toR.: Rick Flanigan, John Funk, John Cota, Bud Denhani, Vance Keeney, Ray Tarango, Gary Wilson, Van Whitten. 97 of! f! v O ' Qff TOP ROW; Susan Glendining, Lynna Gilliland, Carol Kipfer, Jackie Savage, Jeffra Wright, Kay Petersen, Shirley Weaver, Cynthia Kifer, Sharron Walker. OFFICERS: Sergeant at Arms, Gail Petersen; President, Terry Engstrom; Vice-President, Jane Crowder; Secretary-Treasurer, Susan Hicks. FRONT: Barbara Crider, Kay Hamner, Kathy Vinson, Sue Williams, Janet Shirk, Janice Weaver. L. toR.: Shirley Weaver, Barbara Crider, Cheryle Easley, Sandra Galindo, Jane Crowder, Jeffra Wright, Susan Hicks, Kay Petersen, Sue Williams, Terry Engstrom, Kathy Vinson, Gail Petersen, Miss Lang. L. toR.: Joy Hansen, Jennifer Roberson, Barbara Crider, Linda Cunningham, Marcie Cass, Jane Crowder, Ann Whitten. 98 99 $y .g{ mr ii iH«Ht:ii 1. Tliose were the good ole times, huh, Jane! 2. 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KINGS STREET AVENAL, CALIFORNIA Acknowledgments The La Neva Staff of 1964 would like to take this opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to the following people who helped make this publication possible: Mr. Jim Ruhl, Representative R. Wallace Pischel, Inc. Box 1009 Pasco, Washington for is o Photography by John Frigulti Studio 405 Olive - Tower District Fresno, California Publishing Cover, 1964 (iMTtPigTipwAp La Neva Staff Advisors Mr. Don Franscioni Mr. Roger Jacobs .and to all those who made possible the financing of your yearbook. Ill